Ellerslie 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(5)
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KINGMAKERS SYNDICATIONS "BECOME A PRINCIPAL OWNER" 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 8m |
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Strong tempo assured with Cosmic Dream, Poppa Dennis and Beneath The Stars rolling to the front. COSMIC DREAM (5) was a beaten favourite here 2 weeks ago off the back of a huge effort on this track before that. Dropping back to 1200m is the key this time, and from a good gate, she can set the record straight, so follow your money. MANOLETE (4) capped off some improving good form with a gutsy win by a short-head here a fortnight ago over this trip. He is expected to continue his progress through the grade this year while the tracks are wet. Stick with him. IMPERIAL EMPRESS (6) has mixed her form this prep, and dropping back to 1200m should do her no harm. A wide gate is no help, but with the right run in transit, she is worth including in all combos. TALE OF THE GYPSY (10) was beaten by less than a length here when finishing fourth on this track last time out. She has a solid chance to break her track duck in this, despite her wide gate. LOVE THE SORT (9) won on debut and then was put aside after a further start nearly 11 months ago. Follow the market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cosmic Dream should be too good in this.
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NICCONI COUNTY
J & R VANCE 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MRS J K & R D VANCE Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Arwen carrying 60kg at $11.30. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Kia Kaha with 57.5kg at $8.80. Major player on best form. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 2 | 66242 |
ASHOKA
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG WILSON WONG Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Iridescent carrying 59kg at $7.60. The run before that 4th in a small field at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Chart The Stars carrying 59kg at $2.10. Impressed last start. Don't underestimate. |
5 SAM MCNAB |
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TOP DOLLAR
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D KARREMAN Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Taupo February 22 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Crown Princess with 60kg at $9.60. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Free Bird carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Strong top three prospect. |
6 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 4 | 43421 |
MANOLETE
TONY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG GERALD HARVEY Form hard to fault. Last start won by a head at this track June 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Earlicheer carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Armagh carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Progressing nicely and can go on with the job. |
3 M CAMERON |
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COSMIC DREAM
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG KINGSCLERE LUNCHING LADIES, PAVILION RACING, B M ALLEN, J E DRISCOLL, M LIVINGSTONE, MRS J S O'SHEA, P J COWLEY, P L HOGG, P REA, S D TREMAIN & T S VALENTINE Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Wine Rocs with 55kg at $2.30. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Hakushu carrying 57kg at $4.60. Close to a win. One of the major players. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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IMPERIAL EMPRESS
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG GO RACING MAGIC CARPET SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 56.5kg at $10.20. Before that did the work up front then tired 11th of 14 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind I Park carrying 57kg at $16.20. Going well and should be prominent again. |
13 COURTNEY BARNES |
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LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY At the latest run ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Erin Go Bragh with 50kg at $33.30. Before that 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Moneypenny carrying 51.5kg at $16.70. Among the chances on her best form. |
15 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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BENEATH THE STARS
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G W & M W SIMON Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Iridescent carrying 56kg at $13.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 52kg at $22.60. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich. |
8 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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LOVE THE SORT
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG G I BARNETT, P G ARCHER, R COOPER, O FRASER, R P DRAVITSKI & S F RITCHIE Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Ruakaka 3yo SWP August 2 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Cashla Bay with 56kg at $2.70. On debut favourite; won by 2 len Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 970m defeating Marquez carrying 51.5kg at $10.10. Expected to feature. |
7 TOM WIGRAM |
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TALE OF THE GYPSY
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, I G BENGE, R J BIBBY, D & S J FREEMAN, J R GRAY, DR P H MITCHELL, K O'BRIEN & D M PRETIOUS Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Iridescent with 57kg at $16.50. Before that ran second last of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 57.5kg at $4. Rates highly and is one of the major players. |
16 JACK TAPLIN |
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CHEEKY DEVIL
LAUREN BRENNAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG HOMEVIEW BLOODSTOCK Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on June 6 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Andiamo carrying 57kg at $6.70. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Inside Out with 57kg at $12.40. Worth including. |
9 HYEONTAEK OH |
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NULLI
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG N BISHARA & L CROSS Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Wine Rocs with 55kg at $40.40. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Circus Dancer with 54kg at $22.30. Making up the numbers. |
12 KELLY MYERS |
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ARABELLA
MICHELLE BRADLEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JOHN & DENESE BORICH Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Unison with 55.5kg at $51.20. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track on May 17 2025 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Jurisprudence carrying 55.5kg at $83.60. Happy to risk. |
11 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SANTITA
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 55kg at $33.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 57kg at $9. This looks too tough. |
1 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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POPPA DENNIS
MICHAEL ROGERS 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG M ROGERS Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Unison with 56.5kg at $74.20. Last start 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Kia Kaha with 57.5kg at $34.20. This looks a tough assignment. |
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LADY IMPENDING
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R A CARTER & B KENDALL Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grinzinger Moon carrying 54kg at $9.20. Last start 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Moneypenny carrying 54kg at $27.10. Looking to others. |
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